The Logan Bartlett Show

EP 136: Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder & CEO, Curie.Bio) on The Tariff Trap, Self-Inflicted Recession Risk, and Open AI’s Fundraise

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Apr 2, 2025
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Zach Weinberg
Zach Weinberg, co-founder and CEO of Curie.Bio, dives into the critical issues of tariffs and AI with Logan. They discuss the arguments for and against tariffs, weighing national security against potential job losses and economic impacts. Zach shares historical insights from past trade wars, predicting significant consequences for the current landscape. The conversation also explores OpenAI's monumental fundraising efforts and the competitive race among tech giants, analyzing strategies for maintaining user engagement and dominance in AI.
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INSIGHT

Tariffs as a Tool

  • Tariffs are a tool, and their effectiveness depends on the goal.
  • The goal should be clearly defined before implementing tariffs.
INSIGHT

Strategic Tariffs for National Security

  • National security concerns can justify tariffs for essential goods.
  • This requires strategic planning and careful consideration, not random decisions.
ANECDOTE

Current US Employment

  • The US has low unemployment and strong wage growth.
  • These factors challenge the argument for tariffs based on domestic job creation.
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